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The LEGO Group Automation Specialist - OT Innovation Packing in Kladno, Czech Republic
Automation Specialist - OT Innovation Packing
Location Kladno, Czechia
Job ID 0000016825
Category Engineering & Science
Job Description
The Research & Development Packing and Packaging (R&D P&P) Organization is looking for a skilledAutomation Specialist (Manager Specialist level)to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about automation, innovative technologies, and contributing to the production of iconic LEGO products, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize PLC software for production equipment.
Provide technical guidance and develop automation architecture in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers.
Ensure compliance with project management rules, relevant norms, directives, and EHS requirements.
Support the development of cross-functional teams.
Standardize new equipment and continuously improve current equipment.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
Play your part in our team succeeding
The purpose of the Research & Development Packing and Packagingorganization (R&D P&P) is to support and execute the Engineering &Quality (E&Q) business plan by ensuring all new products areassembled and packed into optimal packaging in efficient manner onstandardized equipment platforms.
Do you have what it takes?
Advanced English
Extensive experience in automation, especially in a global environment.
Proficiency in development, design, and PLC software programming using IEC 61131-3 languages (preferably Allen Bradley, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens)
Experience with Ethernet-based communication protocols and/or OPC UA.
Hands-on experience in functional safety using safety controllers.
Knowledge of new technologies and innovative consumer trends.
Ability to read and write equipment design requirements (e.g., LEGO Technical Specification).
Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical drawings
Ability to specify equipment documentation (user manuals, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Nice to Have:
Advanced Czech
Electrical Engineering Education (Government Regulation No. 194/2022 Coll.)
Willingness to travel up to 50 days per year.
Experience with the implementation of ANSI/ISA-TR88.
What’s in it for you?
Here are some of what to expect:
Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based.
Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Your workplace –When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
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